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US–China Tariff Thaw: What Lower Duties Mean for Exporters
In the complex theatre of global commerce, a palpable shift is underway. After years of escalating tensions, retaliatory tariffs, and profound supply chain uncertainty, a thaw has emerged in the US–China trade relationship, bringing…
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China E-commerce Platforms: Choosing the Right Channel for 2025
China’s e-commerce market is unrivaled in scale. It accounts for roughly half of global online retail transactions . By 2024 its total e-commerce sales are projected to exceed $3 trillion – far more than any…
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China–US Trade Framework Agreement: Update for Exporters
Early after Donald Trump reelection for his second term, the U.S.–China trade tensions increased after the U.S. reignited the trade war with China: leading to new tariff hikes and export curbs pushed both sides…
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Sell in China Online in 2025: How to Guide
China’s online market is the world’s largest and most dynamic, with roughly 915 million digital buyers (about 83% of all internet users) shopping online as of 2023. That makes China an irresistible target for…
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Greenland Frictions Highlight the Need for More Balanced Global Trade Relationships
A recent diplomatic development has reminded Europe’s trade community of a recurring issue in international cooperation: the mismatch between stated alliances and actual practice. On May 7, Reuters reported that the Danish government is…
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China’s 2025 Foreign Investment Plan: Opening Telecom and Healthcare
China has unveiled an ambitious 2025 foreign investment plan aimed at opening key service sectors – notably telecommunications and healthcare – to greater foreign participation. In February 2025, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and…
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Selling to China 2025: Bonded Warehousing and China 3PL
China’s booming consumer market presents enormous opportunities for international SMEs and DTC brands, but navigating logistics in China, from complex customs regulations to demanding delivery expectations, can be challenging. An effective China logistics strategy…
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US-China 90-Day Tariff Truce Offers Temporary Relief for Global Supply Chains
Background: A Pause in the Trade War A 90-day tariff truce between the United States and China was announced on May 12, 2025, after intense weekend negotiations in Geneva. Under the deal, both countries…
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How to Sell on Douyin (China’s Tiktok): 2025 Step‑by‑Step Guide
Douyin, better known for its international version: TikTok, has exploded from an entertaining short‑video app into the beating heart of China’s social‑commerce boom. By 2025 it boasts 750 million daily active users and drives a double‑digit share…
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China CBEC (Cross-Border E-Commerce) 2025 Guide: Trends, Platforms and Strategies.
China’s cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) sector – online trade between Chinese consumers and foreign sellers – has become a cornerstone of the country’s foreign trade. In 2023, China’s CBEC import-and-export volume reached RMB 2.38 trillion…
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